LOFFLER Canon Multi-Function Printer
Specifications:
- Product Name: G-Suite Scan Fix for Canon
- Compatibility: Canon Multi-Function Printers (MFP)
- Effective Date: September 30, 2024
Section 1: Enabling 2-Step Verification on the G-Suite Admin Console
- Open admin.google.com and sign in using an administrator account.
- Select Security > Authentication > 2-Step Verification.
- Select the checkbox labeled Allow Users to turn on 2-Step Verification.
- Select the radio button to turn Enforcement OFF, then Save.
Section 2: Update Authentication Settings for an Individual Email Address
- Access mail.google.com and sign in to the Gmail account designated for scanning at the machine.
- Select Profile > Manage Google Account.
- Select Security.
- Select 2-Step Verification / Get Started under the subsection How you sign in to Google.
- Enter the Gmail account password when prompted.
- Choose a sign-in method for 2-step Verification.
- Select Try It > Follow the Menu Prompts.
- After completing step 7, a confirmation screen will display it worked! Select TURN ON to enable 2-Step Verification.
- Return to the Security page. Select App Passwords under How you sign in to Google.
- Reauthenticate when prompted.
- Select App. Then, choose Mail as the app type and select Other.
- Name the scan device (ex: Canon MFP) and select generate.
- IMPORTANT: Make sure to write down the password before continuing to the next section!
Section 3: Updating the Password for a Canon Multi-Function Printer (MFP)
- Enter the IP Address of the machine in a web browser. Login as Admin (if prompted).
- Select Settings/Registration > Select Send under Function Settings.
- Scroll down the page to Authentication/ Encryption Settings.
- Select the box for Change Password.
- Enter in the Google-Generated App Password.
- Select OK to save.
- It is recommended to test scanning at the Canon MFP after this step is complete.
G-Suite Scan Fix for Canon
Google is disabling Less Secure apps on September 30, 2024.
Guide Sections:
- Enabling 2-Step Verification on the G-Suite Admin Console
- Update Authentication Settings for an Individual Email Address
- Updating the Password for a Canon Multi-Function Printer (MFP)
Section 1: Enabling 2-Step Verification on the G-Suite Admin Console
1. Open admin.google.com and sign-in using an administrator account. | ![]() |
2. Select Security è Authentication è 2-Step Verification. | ![]() |
3. Select the Configuration Group to edit.
· Optional: To apply the setting to specific users, select an organizational unit instead. (Commonly used for departments.) |
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4. Select the checkbox labeled Allow Users to turn on 2-Step Verification.
5. Select the radio button to turn Enforcement OFF, then Save. |
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6. Notify users of the change and supply them with instructions for setting up 2-Step Verification on their accounts.
· Instructions provided in 2nd Section of this document or at support.google.com. |
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Section 2: Update Authentication Settings for an Individual Email Address
1. Access mail.google.com and sign-in to the Gmail account designated for scanning at the machine. | ![]() |
2. Select Profile è Manage Google Account. | ![]() |
3. Select Security.
4. Select 2-Step Verification / Get Started under subsection How you sign in to Google. 5. Enter the Gmail account password when prompted. |
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6. Choose a sign-in method for 2-Step Verification.
7. Select Try It è Follow the Menu Prompts. |
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8. After completing step 7, a confirmation screen will display “it worked!” Select TURN ON to enable 2-Step Verification. | ![]() |
9. Return to the Security page. Select App Passwords under How you sign in to Google.
10. Reauthenticate when prompted. |
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11. Select App. Then, choose Mail as the app type and select Other.
12. Name the scan device (ex: Canon MFP) and select generate. 13. IMPORTANT: Make sure to write down the password before continuing to next section! |
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Section 3: Updating the Password for a Canon Multi-Function Printer (MFP)
1. Enter the IP Address of the machine in a web browser. Login as Admin (if prompted). | ![]() |
2. Select Settings/Registration è Select Send
under Function Settings. |
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3. Select Network Settings – E-Mail/I-Fax Settings.
4. Scroll down the page to Authentication/ Encryption Settings. |
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5. Select the box for Change Password.
6. Enter in the Google-Generated App Password. 7. Select OK to save. 8. It is recommended to test scanning at the Canon MFP after this step is complete. |
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Need additional assistance? Reach out to our Imaging Help Desk!
Make sure to provide the ID# of the device so the IHD can provide model-specific assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I forgot my Google-Generated App Password, what should I do?
A: If you forget your Google-Generated App Password, you can generate a new one by following the steps mentioned in Section 2 of the user manual.
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Documents / Resources
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